Laparoscopic reconstruction after esophageal resection for perforation: a new surgical approach.
The authors present 2 cases of esophageal perforation treated using a new 2-step approach, consisting of esophageal resection and delayed reconstruction of the digestive tract after laparoscopic preparation and transposition of the stomach. The method is characterized by the minimally invasive insertion of a gastric tube through the precardial esophageal stump for postoperative enteral nutrition, and by the use of a laparoscopic method in the reconstruction step for gastrolysis and transposition of the stomach. The benefits lie in the opportunity for enteral feeding preparatory to the reconstruction, with no need for any gastrostomy or jejunostomy, and with fewer complications and a better recovery after reconstruction surgery thanks to the use of a laparoscopic method instead of a laparotomy.
Bresadola
Vittorio
V
Bresadola Vittorio Department of Surgery, P. le S. M. della Misericordia 15 (Pad. Petracco), Udine, Italy. vittorio.bresadola@uniud.it
Terrosu
Giovanni
G
Benzoni
Enrico
E
Cherchi
Vittorio
V
Adani
Gian Luigi
GL
Favero
Alessandro
A
De Anna
Dino
D
D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004944:Esophagoplasty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous